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Canon T6s vs Canon T7i

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon T6s vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Successor is Canon 77D
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
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Canon T6s vs Canon T7i Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon T6s vs Canon T7i, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the T6s (24MP) and the T7i (24MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T6s was released 24 months before the T7i which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon T6s being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the T6s grades against the T7i in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Canon T7i

 T6s T7i 

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon T6s

 T7i T6s 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017February 2015Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Canon T6s and Canon T7i

 T6s T7i 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon T6s vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon T6s provides exterior measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Canon T7i has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Canon T6s vs Canon T7i in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the T6s compared to the T7i.

Canon T6s vs Canon T7i size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and T7i is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T6s and T7i.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged T6s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T6s vs Canon T7i sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s as a Portrait photography camera
Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s as a Street photography camera
Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T6s
Sports photography with Canon T7i
61
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (440 per charge)
66
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography details
Canon T7i Travel photography details
66
has touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (440 per charge)
80
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography details
Canon T7i Landscape photography details
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (440 shots)
no Time Lapse function
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s Vlogging info
Canon T7i Vlogging info
72
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon T6s vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sCanon EOS Rebel T7i
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6s Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Otherwise known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2017-02-15
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 45
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.51x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 532 grams (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images 600 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $849 $749